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| Miami Cadillac Competition in this class includes such accomplished roadsters as the Mercedes SLClass Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Jaguar XKR as well as the fourseat BMW M6 convertible. Of these the Porsche offers the most visceral drive; the Mercedes the best combination of luxury style and performance specifically in AMG form. |
| Cadillac San Antonio The 2008 Cadillac XLRV is an interesting domestic alternative and may even turn more heads than the other cars but if it were our 100 grand wed take the Porsche or the Benz. Miami Cadillac. The 2008 Cadillac XLRV is a twoseat luxury roadster. |
| Cadillac Baltimore Its retractable hardtop turns the body from a closed coupe to wideopen convertible in under 30 seconds. Nearly every imaginable luxury feature comes standard including a ninespeaker Bose stereo (with satellite radio) OnStar telematics a navigation system keyless start xenon headlights adaptive cruise control a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescope adjustments a headup display and rear park assist. Cadillac San Antonio. In fact the XLRVs comprehensive equipment list leaves room for only one option: chrome wheels. |
| Cadillac Nassau Just like the standard wheels theyre 19 inches in diameter and wrapped in 23545 front rubber and wider 25540 rear treads. All XLRVs have leather and suede upholstery and real wood interior accents. Cadillac Baltimore. A supercharged 4.4liter V8 sends 443 hp and 414 poundfeet of torque to the rear wheels. |
| Cadillac Minneapolis Power is channeled through a sixspeed automatic transmission with manualshift capability. Miami Cadillac. Cadillac claims the XLRV can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds which would put it more than a full second ahead of the standard XLR. |
| Cadillac Boston Antilock disc brakes traction control and stability control are all standard. As in all convertibles of this ilk the XLRVs side airbags inflate to protect both the head and torso. Miami Cadillac. The cockpit of the XLRV offers much to like. |
| Cadillac Fort Lauderdale Its design is mostly simple even with all the stateoftheart technology. Miami Cadillac. Furthermore the leather is supple the wood convincing and build quality solid. |
| Cadillac Orlando However we find the XLRVs cockpit less appealing in light of the cars price. The switchgear lacks aesthetic appeal and some trim pieces have a tackedon appearance. Miami Cadillac. As in many cars of GM origin too many functions have been crammed onto the turnsignal stalk. |
| Cadillac Dealer In addition the steering wheels a bit large for our tastes and the limited rearward seat travel may cramp taller drivers. With a jump of 123 hp and 114 lbft of torque over the standard XLR the 2008 Cadillac XLRV is vastly more responsive. Push on the right pedal and the XLRV catapults forth on a wave of supercharged torque. Miami Cadillac. Even with its firmer suspension setup though the XLRV is still tuned for a balanced approach between ride and handling which means its softer than many rivals. |
| Cadillac Columbus Ohio, Cadillac Newark This attribute combined with a rather heavy and numb steering setup makes this performance roadster feel a little out of its element on winding roads. Miami Cadillac. However in normal driving the XLRV feels swift and stable. Cadillac Baltimore. Cowl shake is nearly nonexistent and the V8 sounds terrific. Cadillac Nassau. Wind buffeting can get somewhat intrusive with the top down but the XLRV is whisperquiet with its top up. Miami Cadillac. Both CTS engines are available with a sixspeed manual transmission or a new sixspeed automatic. |
